Religious Services

• Ramadan, Passover and Good Friday celebrated in Calgary with first in-person events since COVID began

  For many people in Calgary, this weekend marks the first time since the start of the pandemic that they will be celebrating Easter and Passover in person.

  Perspectives

  Apr 15, 2022
  
• Calgary bishop says its important for faithful to gather at Christmas services during pandemic

  Catholic Christmas masses are going ahead in Calgary while some United Church services will be online only because of the pandemic.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2021
  
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• Nova Scotia pastor believes multi day event linked to virus outbreak followed rules

  The pastor of another church said he believed the event at Gospel Light Baptist Church, which has been linked to an outbreak of COVID-19, followed provincial health restrictions.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2021
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• ‘It’s a worship protest rally’: Loophole found for outdoor religious services in Kelowna

  Kelowna's Kerry Park is drawing a growing congregation of people listening to music, worship and speeches every Sunday, but there are questions over whether the crowd is allowed.

  Canada

  May 23, 2021
• COVID-19: Amended B.C. health order allows for outdoor religious gatherings

  Organizers of outdoor services around the province will still need to have a COVID-19 safety plan in place to ensure everyone follows the rules.

  Health

  Mar 24, 2021
• Coronavirus: Why some Manitoba places of worship are staying virtual

  Starting Friday, Manitoba's new public health orders allow indoor religious services to operate at 25 per cent capacity, or 100 people, whichever is lower.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2021
• New COVID-19 restrictions affect Alberta families mourning deaths of loved ones

  Even through faith services are limited to 15 per cent of fire code occupancy, funerals -- regardless of where they are held -- are now capped at 10 people.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2020
• COVID-19: Calgary Sikh temple ready to welcome back weddings as Stage 2 allows for more guests

  Places of worship in Calgary are welcoming more guests now that Stage 2 rules are in place.

  Health

  Jun 16, 2020
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• Winnipeg religious communities respond to the arrival of COVID-19

  With the arrival of coronavirus in Manitoba, religious gatherings are being suspended. In some cases, worship services are being streamed online instead.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2020